promo

noun

pro·​mo ˈprō-(ˌ)mō How to pronounce promo (audio)
plural promos
Synonyms of promonext
often attributive
: a promotional announcement, blurb, or appearance

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There are occasionally Business Class promo codes during seasonal sales with direct fare discounts that guests should keep an eye out for. Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026 Cody Rhodes destroys ‘outside forces’ in scathing promo Cody Rhodes’ promos in the midst of Pat McAfee’s insertion into his WrestleMania feud with Randy Orton blurred the line on what was real and what was kayfabe. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026 Reduced to mere glimpses for the promo, her role is still the gravitational force driving the project — suggesting Hathaway’s performance will be key to bridging the gap between campy erotic thriller and prestige horror. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 Apr. 2026 Plus, a $10 promo each month on non-restaurant orders. Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for promo

Word History

Etymology

short for promotional

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of promo was in 1946

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“Promo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/promo. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.

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